drugs

drugs · noun, verb

imported

Definitions

noun, verb

  1. 1.

    Substances used as medicines or in the making of medicines.

  2. 2.

    Administers drugs to someone.

  3. 3.

    Illegal or controlled substances taken for their stimulating or narcotic effects.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    on drugs — under the influence of drugs
  • •
    prescription drugs — medications legally obtained from a doctor
  • •
    recreational drugs — substances used for pleasure

Related words

See also: drug, drugged, medicine
Synonyms: medications, medicines, narcotics

Etymology

From Old French drogue ("supply, provision"), with plural suffix -s.